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Bishop: Worship sites often unaware of migrating Catholics near them

Jun 21, 2021

Ahead of World Refugee Day June 20, the U.S. bishops were told that many U.S. worship sites seem to be unaware of those Catholics near them who are refugees, immigrants and migrants.

Los Angeles Archdiocese issues new guidelines to fully reopen parishes

by Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service

Jun 15, 2021

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has issued new guidelines for its more than 300 parishes, which, beginning June 19, are set to fully reopen.

Volunteers prep the community garden, part of the new Community Resource Center at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Diego. (Courtesy of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas)

Mercy Sisters, intentional community strive to help immigrants in San Diego

by Julie A. Ferraro

Jun 10, 2021

At San Diego's Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 14 miles from the border, Mercy Sr. Mary Waskowiak and retired businesswoman Adela Garcia have launched the Community Resource Center to assist immigrants.

Report on U.S. diaconate shows declining numbers, few young deacons

by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service

Jun 3, 2021

Based on responses to a questionnaire sent to all U.S. dioceses, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate estimates there are about 19,000 deacons in the United States today. The number, though, is dropping, mirroring trends seen in religious life and the priesthood for the past half-century.

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Bishop: Worship sites often unaware of migrating Catholics near them

Los Angeles Archdiocese issues new guidelines to fully reopen parishes

Mercy Sisters, intentional community strive to help immigrants in San Diego

Report on U.S. diaconate shows declining numbers, few young deacons

Six mid-Atlantic bishops to reinstate Sunday Mass obligation at end of June

'America's first cathedral' to mark 200th anniversary of dedication

Survey: Religiosity seems to be 'buffer' against some pandemic stresses

Chicago's Fr. Pfleger cleared of abuse allegations, will be reinstated as pastor

Wisconsin priest is asked to resign after 'divisive and ineffective' behavior

Several U.S. dioceses set Pentecost as time to fully reopen

Francis' new ministry of catechist may help shrink the clergy-laity gap

Brooklyn Diocese reports attacks on crucifix, statue over three-day period

Indiana court dismisses former Catholic high school teacher's lawsuit

Francis officially creates Catholic ministry of catechist, open to men and women

The Francis Effect podcast: Biden's first 100 days and what bishops think of them; plus causes of Catholics leaving church

Man charged with setting fire at historic California mission

Integrating faith and justice key to post-pandemic ministry with young Latinos

CDC director: Fully vaccinated people with masks can safely worship indoors

Support of Trump within church has driven some Catholics to the exits

Wisconsin opens investigation of sexual abuse in the state's five dioceses

Wisconsin priest flouts 'Godless' COVID protocols

Priest removed from parish post after assault allegations

Hoeppner apologizes to Crookston Diocese during farewell Mass

California lifts indoor worship rules; bishops say safety still a priority

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